Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | |
CPU comparisonQualcomm Snapdragon 730G or HiSilicon Kirin 980 - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.20 GHz. Up to 8 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G was released in Q2/2019. The HiSilicon Kirin 980 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.60 GHz. The CPU supports up to 8 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The HiSilicon Kirin 980 was released in Q4/2018. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) | Family | HiSilicon Kirin (29) |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 (3) | CPU group | HiSilicon Kirin 980 (2) |
2 | Generation | 7 |
Kryo 470 Gold/475 Silver | Architecture | Cortex-A76 / Cortex-A55 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.20 GHz. The HiSilicon Kirin 980 has 8 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.60 GHz. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G | Characteristic | HiSilicon Kirin 980 |
8 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.20 GHz 2x Kryo 470 Gold |
A-Core | 2.60 GHz 2x Cortex-A76 |
1.80 GHz 6x Kryo 470 Silver |
B-Core | 1.92 GHz 2x Cortex-A76 |
-- | C-Core | 1.80 GHz 4x Cortex-A55 |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G | Characteristic | HiSilicon Kirin 980 |
Qualcomm AI engine | AI hardware | -- |
Hexagon 688 @ 3.6 TOPS | AI specifications | -- |
Internal GraphicsThe integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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Qualcomm Adreno 618 | GPU | ARM Mali-G76 MP10 |
0.83 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.72 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
6 | GPU Generation | Bifrost 3 |
14 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 2 |
-- | Compute units | 10 |
128 | Shader | 160 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
4 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
12.1 | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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Qualcomm Adreno 618 | GPU | ARM Mali-G76 MP10 |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G supports a maximum of 8 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The HiSilicon Kirin 980 can connect up to 8 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G | Characteristic | HiSilicon Kirin 980 |
LPDDR4X-3733 | Memory | LPDDR4X-2133 |
8 GB | Max. Memory | 8 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
14.9 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | -- |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | 2.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G has a TDP of --, that of the HiSilicon Kirin 980 is 6 W. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G | Characteristic | HiSilicon Kirin 980 |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 6 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G has a 0.00 MB cache, while the HiSilicon Kirin 980 cache has a total of 2.00 MB. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G | Characteristic | HiSilicon Kirin 980 |
8 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | -- |
-- | Socket | -- |
None | Virtualization | None |
No | AES-NI | No |
Android | Operating systems | Android |
Q2/2019 | Release date | Q4/2018 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 980
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 980
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 980
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 980
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
Qualcomm Adreno 618 @ 0.83 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 980
ARM Mali-G76 MP10 @ 0.72 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 980
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 980
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 980
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G | HiSilicon Kirin 980 |
Oppo Reno2 Xiaomi Mi Note 10 |
Huawei P30 Huawei P30 Pro Huawei Honor 20 Huawei Honor 20 Pro Huawei Mate 20 Huawei Mate 20 Pro Huawei Nova 5T |